We look at VCE from its start as a developer of reference architectures based on EMC, Cisco and VMware technologies through its transformation into a $2 billion developer of integrated data center solutions to now as a new unit of the EMC Federation.

If Symantec had the cash on hand to acquire technology and talent to fill in the gaps in its portfolio, solution providers and industry analysts said these hot security industry startups could be the right fit.

Apple had its latest earnings call after market close Monday, during which it talked up the positive momentum in iPad sales and addressed declining tablet demand. Here are the 10 takeways from the call.

HP CEO Meg Whitman spoke with CRN in a wide-ranging interview about Dell's channel moves, the Autonomy deal in hindsight, future acquisition possibilities and the company's split. Here is an excerpt from the no-holds-barred conversation.

What's new at Synnex? The distributor has enjoyed tremendous success in its SLED and SMB sales, is growing a new enterprise mobility division and has invested heavily in a cloud automation marketplace, executives said during the company's National Conference in Greenville, S.C.

Pressure from investors led by Elliott Management have the IT industry looking at multiple ways EMC could more quickly build shareholder value. Ideas range from doing nothing to radical business changes.

Symantec has made 30 acquisitions over the past decade, acquiring some market-leading security technologies and adding storage and data management to its portfolio. Here's how the company's acquisition growth strategy may have reached the breaking point.

CRN's 2018 MSP 500
With the fast-growing -- and fast-changing -- MSP landscape in mind, CRN has again assembled the MSP 500, an annual list that recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to managed services.